Job description
Business Area
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services.
Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges. With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
To support in delivery of the quarterly consolidation on a financial reporting basis, be responsible for financial accounting and reporting of certain KPMG UK entities, including overseas reporting where relevant and provide support for the external audit, both in the UK and overseas.
Responsibilities
- Review of underlying input data for consolidation, for both core UK entities and overseas.
- Liaise with overseas operations as required for supplementary information and support.
- Calculation and preparation of consolidation journals required on a quarterly basis.
- Preparation and review of quarterly trial balances including the preparation or collation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations, to ensure mis-postings are identified and resolved quickly.
- Liaise with relevant KBS departments to solve queries and problems as they arise.
- Preparation of financial statements for legal entities, including all supporting documents for year end audit.
- Support and co-ordination of external audit requirements as required, liaising with KBS and other KPMG teams to collate full and comprehensive responses to queries.
- Preparation of ad-hoc reporting required for new overseas working as and when they arise, co-ordinating all aspects of reporting and overseas audit.
- Coaching and managing team E grades to assist in delivery of consolidation and entity reporting and audit.
- Assisting in other ad hoc projects, including technical review, as required.
The Person
Required skills and qualifications
- Qualified accountant or working towards an accounting qualification, with a strong understanding of financial reporting conceptual framework and good understanding of International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS).
- Experience with SAP is preferred.
- Good Microsoft Office skills essential. Aptitude for working with data.
- Good communication skills - the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and partners and act appropriately on requests.
- Proactive thinking but also willing to learn and work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills - ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
- Attention to detail and respect for confidential information.
Why work for KPMG?
Flexible Working
In your role, you'll work flexibly at our offices and home. Our people have always worked flexibly - so this way of working isn't new for us. We're creating a tech-driven business to empower and equip our people to be outstanding in delivery, no matter where they work - through inspiring collaboration spaces and new technologies.
Inclusion
KPMG is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. We're always looking to attract the very best people from the widest possible talent pool and recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Social Equality to be successful. We remove barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work.
Reward and Benefits
By joining us, you can look forward to a competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits, which can be found through the following link: Reward and recognition (kpmgcareers.co.uk)
Culture
We're an ambitious, values-led global firm, full of fantastic people. We want to make a lasting impact on the world - transforming businesses, developing trust and confidence in markets, and building stronger, fairer communities. Please meet our aspiring employees who will give you further insight into the culture at KPMG People profiles (kpmgcareers.co.uk)